Ranking All the Red Light Therapy Masks & Devices I’ve Tested

As of right now, my favorite is the Current Body Series 2 Red Light Therapy Face Mask. It’s one of the only masks with both the highest number of lightbulbs and the most accurate wavelengths. The Current Body has 110 each of the red and near-infrared bulbs, as well as 16 deep infrared bulbs. Every mask has been factory tested to be within 2 nanometers of the correct target wavelength. You can even verify the wavelengths in real time on their app. A good red light mask really needs to concentrate on the accuracy of the bulbs to start and then the number of bulbs, which this one does.

I really like the shape of this mask because it covers so much of my face and the flexible silicone material makes it comfortable to wear. The addition of the under the chin strap is great because it treats an area that most other masks don’t cover. The head straps don’t provide a snug fit and there’s a lot of gapping around the lower face on me. I recommend using the eye protectors that come with it if you are someone whose eyes are very sensitive to light. This mask only has one mode, an on/off 10-minute timer, but the controller does have a clip to attach to your clothing for hands-free use. The CurrentBody Series 2 Mask comes with a 1-year warranty and you can get it for 10% off with code ANGIE.

The mask that comes in second place is the Rajani MD PlasmaGlo Mask. This mask has the standard red and near-infrared (NIR) lights, but also includes blue light. Blue light penetrates the skin much more shallowly than red and NIR lights and has been found to be effective in treating acne. With this extra wavelength comes additional modes:
– Mode 1: Red (630) & NIR (830)
– Mode 2: Blue (415)
– Mode 3: Blue (415) & Red (630)
This mask is ideal for someone looking to treat both the signs of aging and acne simultaneously.

Like the CurrentBody this mask is made of flexible silicone and has a specialized strap that goes under the chin. However, there are a few things that set this mask apart. First, the Rajani mask has bulbs right above the upper lip specifically to target vertical lip lines. Second, the beam angle of the bulbs is 120° which is twice the light spread as most other LED masks. More spread means more overlap, and more overlap means higher intensity. Lastly, the chin strap is separate from the head straps, which allows for a very tight fit to the under the chin and jowls area. The Rajani MD PlasmaGlo Mask comes with a 1-year warranty and you can get it for 15% off with code ANGIE15.

My third place for red light therapy is the Illumina Face Mask by IRestore. This mask has a significantly higher bulb count than most masks on the market with 120 each of red, near-infrared, and blue lights. However, the red light bulbs are only fairly accurate with a wavelength of 635 nm.
The Illumina mask has three modes:
– Mode 1: Red (635) & NIR (830)
– Mode 2: Blue (415), Red (635), & NIR (830)
– Mode 3: Blue (415)
I recommend this mask to someone looking to treat both aging and acne or if you’re sharing it with a younger person who may be battling acne.

The IRestore mask is very lightweight and comfortable to wear, but it’s made of a hard plastic that hovers above the face rather than lay on the skins surface. While this mask is super bright, it has a giant eye-opening to provide more eye protection to those with more sensitive eyes. However, I find that this opening is too big and leaves a large area around my eyes untreated. Around the eyes is where we see the signs of aging first, so you want to get as much of the eye area treated with the red and NIR light as possible. The IRestore Illumina Face Mask comes with a 1-year warranty, but an extended 3-year warranty can be purchased for an additional $50.

The OmniLux Contour Face Mask is my reliable, OG favorite red light therapy mask that I used for many years before the three previous masks hit the market. OmniLux as a company did most of the research into red light therapy so their bulbs are very accurate and they make the professional arrays used in dermatology offices. Red light therapy has to be used very precisely for it to give you the changes in your skin that you want without producing changes in your skin that you don’t want, and the OmniLux mask achieves that. However, this mask only has about half as many bulbs as other masks, with 66 each of the red and near-infrared bulbs.

The OmniLux mask is also made of flexible silicone and has two straps that allow for a snug and comfortable fit around the face. The 2 straps are great for smaller faces to get a better fit. There is only one mode with both red and NIR light, so the controls are a simple on/off switch. This is an awesome mask especially if you are concerned about melasma, too much light, or if the lights of other masks tend to be too bright for you. I previously posted a video where I had tested the OmniLux Contour for three months. As a result my redness was reduced, my wrinkles were smaller, and my skin looked plumper and overall younger. This mask comes with a 2-year warranty and you can get it for 10% Off with Code HF10.

The OmniLux Contour Men’s Mask is nearly identical to the standard OmniLux Contour, except for one additional wavelength of light. This is the 1072 nm wavelength, also known as deep near-infrared light. Men’s skin tends to be thicker than women’s skin, making it harder for light to penetrate. However, a handful of studies have found that light at 1072 nm is supposed to help with deeper penetration for men’s thicker skin.

While there are only 6 bulbs that emit the deep near-infrared light they are strategically placed to treat areas that are prone to aging.

• Forehead: 2 bulbs for reducing wrinkles
• Eyes: 1 bulb under each eye to combat bags and dark circles
• Chin: 2 bulbs to treat fine lines

Like the OmniLux Contour, this mask is made from a flexible silicone has two straps that allow for a snug and comfortable fit around the face. There is one mode and a simple on/off switch that turns off automatically after 10 minutes. The OmniLux Men’s Mask also comes with a 2-year warranty and can be purchased for 10% Off with Code HF10.

The CurrentBody Series 1 Red Light Therapy Mask is another flexible silicone mask that is very similar to the OmniLux Contour Mask. The two masks have the same wavelengths, number of bulbs, irradiance, dosage, and wear time. However, the CurrentBody only has one strap whereas the Omnilux has two, putting it lower on the list. Because this has just the one strap it doesn’t let me pull the bottom part of the mask in as tight, and the bulbs aren’t right up against the skin on the lower half of my face. This is an overall good mask that is comfortable to wear, but has a few minor flaws that keep it from being the best on the market.

Luckily for us, CurrentBody fixed the flaws of their Series 1 mask and created the CurrentBody Series 2 mask. You might be wondering, how different could these masks really be? So, I’ve created the table below to outline the key differences between the two masks and to show the improvements CurrentBody made for the Series 2 mask.

The Dr. Dennis Gross Spectralite LED Mask is one of the most comfortable masks which says a lot considering it’s not silicone based. This mask sits perfectly on my face and is super lightweight. It doesn’t put pressure on my nose or leave marks on the high points of my face. There is one drawback in the design of this mask and it’s that it only has one head strap, making it less secure than other masks. I lay down and relax when I do my red light treatments, so for me it hasn’t been an issue, but for someone who likes to multitask it might be a problem. Additionally, the way the mask curves up at the sides, I feel like a portion of my jawline and jowls aren’t being treated.

The Dr. Dennis Gross Mask provides only a 3 minute treatment with an output of 11 joules per treatment. So, if you run it three times in a row you’ll receive a 33 joule dose in just 9 minutes. The control for this mask is a simple button on the forehead.

• Press Button Once: Red & NIR (605, 630, & 880)
• Press Button Twice: Blue (415)
• Press Button Three Times: Purple (415, 605, 630, & 880)
• Hold Down Button: Off

Since this mask has blue light (415 nm) it can also be used for treating acne, and the amber wavelength (605 nm) treats rosacea and unwanted redness. The Dr. Dennis Gross Spectralite LED Mask comes with a 1-year warranty and is available at Sephora and on Amazon.

The Higher Dose Red Light Face Mask is a soft, flexible silicone based mask that is very comfortable to wear. The strap for this mask is a bit interesting because it connects to all four corners and then converges to one velcro circle at the back of the head. I’ve found this doesn’t give a lot of room for adjustment and that I can’t get the mask tight enough around the lower part of my face. The Higher Dose mask gets its name because the intensity, or dose, is higher than most other masks. The benefit of this is that you can use this mask for less time and receive the same dose as a lower intensity mask. However, if you’re prone to melasma or any light induced pigmentation I would not recommend this mask as the dose may be too strong for you.

The Higher Dose mask has only one mode with both red and NIR light, and two timer settings of 10 and 20 minutes. The controller is very easy to use as it has just one button: hold down to turn on and click to switch between the 10 and 20 minute settings. While the mask does turn off automatically at the end of the timed sessions, you can also hold down the button again to turn it off. The remote is lightweight and attached to the mask by a long wire so you can place it in your pocket for handsfree use. The Higher Dose mask comes with a 1-year warranty and you can get it for 15% Off with Code ANGIE, which brings the price below $300!

The Light Salon Boost LED Mask is another silicone based mask and in my opinion looks exactly like the CurrentBody Series 1 Mask. It has a strap that goes around the back of the head and another for over the head, so it’s very secure for handsfree use. The controller is a simple on/off button since the mask only has one mode: 10 minutes of Red and NIR light.

The Light Salon mask also has very similar specifications to the CurrentBody Series 1 Mask with the irradiance, dose, wear time, and distance from the skin all being the same. It even comes with a 2-year warranty. However, I have this mask much lower on the list for two reasons, significantly lower number of bulbs and a much higher price point. Compared to the CurrentBody, the Light Salon mask has 34 fewer bulbs but costs about $100 more. I personally don’t see a reason to purchase this mask over the CurrentBody or the Omnilux, but if it seems like the mask for you, you can purchase it from DermStore for $495.

The Aphrona Halo Pro LED Mask is a hard plastic mask that looks straight out of a science fiction movie. This mask comes with a detachable neck bib and a charging station. I really like that there is full coverage from this mask since there are no eye or mouth holes for light to escape. Inside the mask there are eye shields and you can actually see out of this mask surprisingly enough. Unfortunately, the Aphrona mask is very heavy and left indentations across my entire brow bone and on my chin. It has two adjustable straps, but I couldn’t get them to fit in a way that made this comfortable to wear. The neck and chest attachment is also made of hard plastic making it very stiff and made me feel like I was wearing a neck brace.

The Aphrona mask goes through a full 25 minute cycle of red (630 nm) and NIR (850 nm) light, then blue (415 nm) light, and finally amber (605 nm) light. So, between the long wear time and the discomfort this is definitely a lay down and do nothing kind of mask. I will say that this mask does have an impressive number of light bulbs which is something I look for in a good red light therapy mask. The other specs such as wavelengths, irradiance, and dose are all within the desired ranges. The Aphrona mask is one of the most affordable considering you get both the mask and neck bib for about $230. It also comes with a 1-year warranty and can be purchased on Amazon.

The Hooga Red Light Therapy Face Mask is a flexible silicone based mask that has a very similar shape and straps as the Higher Dose mask. It also has a stronger intensity than most other masks on the market, but this mask is not FDA approved. Hooga categorizes their mask as a non-medical device and the FDA doesn’t require clearance for non-medical devices. With that being said, the Hooga Mask is the lowest retailing mask on the market costing only $149.

The Hooga Mask comes with eye protectors for those with light sensitivity and a 2-year warranty. This mask is really interesting because of how much it can do. The controller gives you lots of different options:

• Adjust the brightness of the light
• Timer Settings: 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes
• Light Settings: Red only, NIR only, or Red & NIR together

The Hooga mask also has a pulsing setting for Nogier Frequencies that are said to have different effects on the body depending on the frequencies of the pulse:

• 73 Hertz: Boosts blood circulation
• 146 Hertz: Reduces inflammation & scar tissue
• 292 Hertz: Assists with wound healing & skin repair

There is just so much packed into the Hooga mask for such an inexpensive price point, it’s truly the bang for your buck mask.

The Shark CryoGlow Face Mask is another interesting mask that does more than just red light therapy. It has “cryo-inspired InstaChill Cold” pads underneath the eyes which are used to cool and tighten the under eye area. While it sounds useful in theory, having the cryo pads instead of bulbs in this area means the mask is not treating the under-eyes effectively. The under-eyes tend to be the first area to show those fine lines, crepiness, and wrinkles as we age, making it an area I really want treated when using a red light therapy mask.

The Shark CryoGlow mask is also very clunky and heavy making it overall quite an uncomfortable mask to wear. With it being a hard plastic mask it sits really far above the skin and just doesn’t feel as effective as a silicone mask. What I do like about this mask is that it has 160 bulbs of the red, near-infrared, and blue light giving it one of the higher bulb counts on the list. This mask has four settings:

1. Under-Eye Revive: 5-15 minutes of under eye cryo cooling only
2. Better Aging: 6 minutes of Red and NIR light therapy
3. Skin Clearing: 8 minutes of Blue light therapy for acne
4. Skin Sustain: 4 minutes of Purple (Red, NIR, & Blue) light therapy

The Shark CryoGlow mask comes with a 2-year warranty and is available for purchase at Ulta and Sephora.

The Project E Beauty LumaLux Face mask is another flexible silicone based mask that has two head straps making it easily adjustable and comfortable to wear. This is one of the masks with the highest number of light bulbs on this list with a total of 800 bulbs. The reason for this many bulbs is because there are 5 wavelengths emitted from this mask, including red, NIR, deep NIR, blue, and green lights. However, this mask is not FDA certified because of the green light; Project E Beauty says light colors other than Red, NIR, and Blue are not FDA cleared. 

By having so many wavelengths, the Project E Beauty mask is able to create 8 treatment modes to choose from:

1. Deep Rejuvenation (630, 850, & 1072): Collagen production
2. Intense Youth Boost (630 & 850): Smooths fine lines
3. Blemish Control (460): Prevent acne
4. Balance and Brighten (520): Reduce hyperpigmentation
5. Calm and Clear (460 & 630): Soothe inflammation and scarring
6. Soothing Harmony (460 & 520): Soothe irritation
7. Glow Enhancer (520 & 630): Remove impurities and soften skin
8. Full Spectrum Boost (460, 520, & 630): Cellular renewal

The remote has two buttons, one for turning the mask on/off, and another for choosing the treatment mode. Each mode has its own wear time associated with it, but they all range between 3 and 6 minutes. This mask is by no means a bad mask, but I’ve put it lower on the list because in my opinion there is more focus on light quantity than there is on light quality. The Project E Beauty mask comes with a 2-year warranty and is available on Amazon for $369.

The Maysama PRANA LED Light Therapy Mask is a very interesting red light therapy mask because it explores the technology of pulsed light. I found two studies on pulse light versus continuous light, one of the studies showed that pulse light was more effective, and the other study showed that continuous light was more effective. While there was no conclusive evidence that one is better than the other, I did find out that if a mask utilized pulsed light it has to increase either its irradiance or dose. Basically pulsing the light is turning it on and off over and over again, so compared to continuous light it’s reducing the amount of time the light shines on your skin by half.

The Maysama PRANA mask is soft and flexible, but doesn’t have a mouth opening like other silicone masks. I found this to be a bit strange at first, but people seem to like this since it ensures full treatment to the mouth area. The controller has a small display screen which shows the mode, wavelengths, timer, and if it’s pulsed or continuous light which is very helpful. The dose on this mask is a bit on the lower side, even with continuous light, so I feel like you can get a more effective mask for the same price. The Maysama PRANA mask retails for $375 and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a 2-year warranty.

The JOVS 4D Laser Light Therapy Mask is very different from the other masks I’ve reviewed because it utilizes lasers to omit red light rather than LED lights. According to JOVS, lasers provide 6X more power than LED bulbs. So the question I asked was “are lasers really better than LEDs for photobiomodulation?” From my research I found that there are two main differences between lasers and LEDs. The first was that lasers are straight, pinpointed beams, while LEDs tend to spread out over a larger area. The second was that laser light can be truly monochromatic without any deviation, while LEDs always have a degree of deviation to them. So while lasers may seem better, one study demonstrated that specific wavelengths delivered to tissue at a uniform and consistent power density resulted in substantially greater depths of penetration when the light was delivered over a larger area.

I think the JOVS Laser Light Mask could have been higher on the list if the wavelengths were the correct measurements. For instance, the number of bulbs is just so low, and since the laser light doesn’t spread I think there will be portions of my face going untreated. The irradiance is also extremely high at 143 mW/cm² which has the potential to lead to unwanted side effects such as melasma or other skin discolorations. What I do like about the JOVS Mask is that it is really soft and comfortable to wear. The controller is also very easy to use and with the press of a button you can toggle between the three different modes the mask offers. It’s one of the more comfortable masks to wear but I find it does get steamy inside during the treatment. This mask comes with a 1-year warranty, but is one of the more expensive masks on the list retailing at $599.

The Qure Q-Rejuvalight Mask is one of the prettier masks on the market because it comes in a really nice shade a light blue. It’s a hard plastic mask so for me it doesn’t sit close enough to the skin. I also have an issue with the wavelength of the near-infrared light (NIR). LED bulbs are not 100% accurate in their wavelength, and usually fall within a plus or minus of 5 or 10 from the advertised wavelength. The Qure mask advertises a NIR wavelength of 880 nanometer (nm), which is 50 nm off from the desired 830 nm wavelength. This means even with a 10 nm deviation the NIR light will always be at too high of a wavelength.

The Qure mask has a total of 160 bulbs, however they are divided between 5 different wavelengths, causing the quantity of each color bulb to be much less than competing masks. Additionally, this is a very low powered mask, only emitting 2-11 J/cm² for every 3 minute session. There are two modes to this mask, an anti-aging treatment that combines all 5 wavelengths produced by this mask, and an anti-breakout treatment that only utilizes blue (415 nm) and red (660 nm) light. To get the desired dose (18 J/cm²) for each treatment you would have to do two sessions of the anti-aging mode (11 J/cm² x 2) or nine sessions of the anti-breakout mode (2 J/cm² x 9). For the anti-aging this is fine because it’ll only be 6 minutes total, but for the anti-breakout the treatment time would be 27 minutes, which is far too long. This mask does have a mobile app and comes with a 1-year warranty. Overall, I think the Qure mask just doesn’t have the right specs and you can get a much better mask for $400 or less.

The IRestore Illumina Neck & Chest Mask is one of the best masks for the same reason that I ranked the Illumina Face Mask so high – the number of bulbs. There are 230 total bulbs in this mask, 115 of both the red and NIR light. To accommodate this many bulbs the IRestore Neck Mask is much larger than other masks on the market, averaging to be about 1.5 inches larger. This is probably the best coverage you’ll find for a neck & chest mask. The wavelengths are also in the effective range which is another plus.

This mask only has one mode that runs 630nm and 830nm light for a 10 minute cycle. It’s also very lightweight and utilizes a special DermiFlow^TM technology that allows the mask to hover just above the chest for additional airflow and a more sweat-free experience. Even with the addition of this feature the mask still sits very close to the skin for maximum light penetration. The IRestore Illumina Neck & Chest Mask comes with a 1-year warranty, but an extended 3-year warranty can be purchased for an additional $50.

The CurrentBody Neck & Décolletage Mask: Series 2 is a very close second for the neck and chest mask category. It has almost as many bulbs as the IRestore mask with a total of 229. In addition to Red and NIR bulbs this mask also has Deep NIR bulbs that emit a 1072 nm wavelength. However, there are only nine of these bulbs, which to me is not enough to be effective. I would rather have more of the 633 nm and 830 nm bulbs than a handful of 1072 nm bulbs. There are still 110 each of the Red and NIR bulbs which is a very high number when compared to other masks on the market.

As we already know CurrentBody is known to have the most accurate bulbs in the industry right now, so it comes as no surprise that the wavelengths are right where they need to be for the neck mask too. The CurrentBody Neck & Décolletage Mask: Series 2 covers the fronts and sides of the neck and a large portion of the upper chest. It sits flat to the skin which allows for deep light penetration. It also provides the correct irradiance and dose measurements, at 30 mW/cm² and 18 J/cm² respectively. This mask comes with a 2-year warranty and while it is a little bit more expensive, you can get 10% off when you use the code ANGIE at checkout.

The Omnilux Contour Neck & Décolleté is another great neck and chest mask that gives great results. This mask has the effective wavelengths of 633 nm and 830 nm that I look for in a red light mask. However, it is lower on my list when compared to the previous two masks for a couple reasons. The first being the number of bulbs, which for this mask is only a total of 108. This is about half as many as the previous masks with there being 54 each of the Red and NIR bulbs. Second is the size of the mask, as it is a bit on the smaller side. There is great coverage to the neck and center of the chest, but I feel like the sides of the chest are receiving little to no treatment.

The Omnilux Contour Neck & Décolleté has only one mode with both red and NIR light, so the controls are a simple on/off switch. Omnilux products tend to be a great choice for those concerned about melasma, too much light, or if the lights of other masks tend to be too bright. This neck and chest mask comes with a 2-year warranty and you can get it for 10% Off with Code HF10.

The Hooga Red Light Therapy Neck Mask is last on my neck and chest red light mask review list for a few reasons. Just like their face mask, Hooga categorizes this as a non-medical device and the FDA doesn’t require clearance for non-medical devices. This neck mask also has the least number of bulbs out of the four I’ve reviewed. Specifically, this mask has 48 tri-tip bulbs meaning one bulb can emit three different wavelengths of light. So there’s 48 each of the 630 nm, 660 nm, and 850 nm wavelength bulbs in this mask. The wavelengths themselves also deviate quite a bit from the desired wavelengths making this a less effective mask overall.

The Hooga Red Light Therapy Neck Mask is relatively small and does not cover nearly as much area on the neck or chest in comparison to the other masks. One of the positives of this mask is the irradiance. At 50 mW/cm² this mask has the highest intensity while still being within the desired irradiance range. This means you can wear it for less time but receive the same dose as other masks. Another nice feature of this mask is that the brightness and session time can be adjusted making it a more personalizable mask. This is also the cheapest mask by far, retailing for just $119 with an included 1-year warranty.

The Omnilux Contour Glove is the third type of mask offered by Omnilux and I really love the idea of using red light on my hands. So often the hands go unnoticed and unfortunately there are so many ways we are aging our hands every day. Like when the sun comes in through the windshield while you’re driving or the UV lamps at the nail salon. I know I’ve aged my own hands over the years, but this device has really turned back the hands of time. The skin looks tighter, my age spots are lighter, and they don’t look like wrinkled witch hands.

The Omnilux Contour Glove utilizes the same accurate wavelengths as the face and neck masks, 633 nm red light and 830 nm NIR light. They also have loaded this mitt up with so many lightbulbs with there being 144 total. With 72 bulbs of each wavelength this product offers great coverage to the whole top of the hand and wrist. Like other Omnilux products, the session time is 10 minutes, so I’m able to use the face, neck, and hand masks at the same time and treat so many areas all at once. It also comes with a 2-year warranty and you can get it for 10% Off with Code HF10.

The Hooga Red Light Therapy Bulb is the most inexpensive out of all the devices I’ve reviewed, retailing for only $39.99 with a 1-year warranty included. This comes with a cord that the bulb screws into and works like your typical lightbulb with an on/off switch. There are six large bulbs, three of 630 nm red light and three of 850 nm NIR light. While the red wavelength is within 3 nm of the desired wavelength, the NIR is about 20 nm off which is a pretty large discrepancy. Like all Hooga products this bulb is not FDA approved, as this is classified as a non-medical device.

The intensity of the Hooga Bulb is one of the highest on this list of devices at 85 mW/cm² and administers a dose of 51 J/cm² in a 10 minute treatment session. Hooga recommends holding this light about 6 inches away from the face, but since the light is so intense this red light bulb also comes with protective googles. The higher intensity also creates more heat, but I wouldn’t say it’s too hot, more of a nice warm feeling. This can be used to treat any area of the body, but one disadvantage is that is does not come with a stand so you either have to hold it in place or macgyver up something to hold it. Overall, this is a great product if you’re just getting into the world of red light therapy and are looking for a less expensive way to introduce this type of product into your skincare routine.

The CurrentBody DermaLux Flex Light Therapy Device is a large, flexible LED panel that can be used to treat muscle aches and arthritis in addition to anti-aging. When I first received this product I had pulled a muscle in my back and after two sessions using this panel my back pain was alleviated and my muscles had stopped spasming. This red light panel is marketed as a medical device and has been FDA cleared. The distance from the skin is a larger range of 0-7 inches because there are so many ways to use this device. It could be laid flat on the back, which would be 0 inches, or tented, as pictured below, and used for the face and neck with a distance of 3-7 inches.

The wavelengths of light for this mask are all within the desired range and very accurate with a +/- 2 nm deviation. The CurrentBody DermaLux also contains a total of 360 lights bulbs, with there being 120 each of red, NIR, and blue light. This panel has a 30 minute wear time and 5 different modes including:

• Blue: Kills blemish-causing bacteria.
• Blue and Red: Treats blemishes while fading scarring.
• Red: Reduces fine lines and wrinkles, heals wounds and keeps skin plump.
• Red and Near-infrared: Increases skin elasticity and improves skin texture.
• Near-infrared: Reduces inflammation and calms irritation.

This is by far the most expensive item on the list, but I will say it is a do-it-all red light device that can be used anywhere on the body, delivers several different treatments, and is also very accurate. The CurrentBody DermaLux comes with a 2-year warranty and you can get $200 Off with Code ANGIEFLEX at checkout.

The Celluma LITE Panel is another flexible red light panel device that is also FDA cleared and marketed as a medical device. While it is less expensive than the DermaLux, the specs on this one aren’t nearly as good. The main issue is that all three wavelengths are above their desired ranges. The red light for this mask is 640 nm which actually isn’t too far off from 633 nm, but it still higher than we want. The NIR light is 880 nm which is 50 nm off from the target NIR wavelength for skin, but is good for easing muscle and joint pain. Lastly, the blue light is 465 nm which is much higher than 415 nm and is less effective at treating acne, as 465 nm only kills two very specific types of acne causing bacteria.

The dose of the Celluma Panel is much lower than any of the other devices shown at an average of 3.9 J/cm² meaning to get an effective dose you’d have to use this panel longer than advertised. The intensity ranges from 35 – 65 mW/cm² and is dependent on which of the three available modes is being used. As this is a flexible panel the distance from the skin is also dependent on where the treatment is on this body. This panel comes with two rest stands, eye protection goggles, and global adapters. It also comes with a 2-year warranty and can be purchased from Celluma or Amazon.

The LightStim Handheld LED Red Light Therapy is, as the name implies, a handheld red light device that it made specifically for targeting wrinkles. This device has three different red light wavelengths:

• 605nm (Amber): Support blood circulation reducing the appearance of dark circles and under-eye puffiness.
• 630nm (Red): Targets collagen production and softens fine lines near the skin’s surface.
• 660nm (Deep Red): Boosts elasticity and cellular energy.

There is also a 855nm wavelength which accelerates muscle recovery, reduce joint pain, and enhance cellular repair.

The LightStim Handheld has a bit of a weaker intensity in comparison to some of the other devices on this list, but it’s still within an effective range. I think this product can feel a bit tedious to use because a treatment is 3 minutes per area and to be effective the device needs to be held to the skin. So, if you want to do your entire face it’ll probably take you 12-15 minutes and you’ll have to hold the device the whole time. I would recommend this product to someone only looking to treat very specific areas like around the eyes and mouth, or across the forehead. Something I do like a lot is that this product comes with a 5-year warranty which is by far the longest warranty among all the devices in this post.

The Joovv Mini® 3.0 is another red light panel, however this is a rigid, non-flexible panel that has a stand to sit on a hard surface like the floor or a table. The red light is 660nm and the NIR light is 850nm, both of which are high for the skin benefits. However, this device is marketed as a treatment for pain and inflammation so the wavelengths are in a good range to fulfill that purpose. This device does not have nearly as many lightbulbs as other devices with only 30 each of red and NIR for a total of 60 bulbs.

The intensity of the Joovv Mini® 3.0 is pretty high at 100 mW/cm² which for the purpose of this device is good as it will penetrate deeply to the targeted muscles and joints. This intensity allows for a higher dose of 60 J/cm² over a 10 minute treatment time. The distance from the skin is much larger than other devices because this is a table top device that the user sits or stands in front of during treatment. This does allow for completely hand free use making it a good option for multitaskers. The price point is on the higher side and it comes with a 2-year warranty.

The NuFace TRINITY+ Red Light Attachment is another handheld device, and while I do love NuFace products this attachment wasn’t my favorite of theirs. To start the wavelengths are a bit off – the red light is 3nm lower than the desired 633nm wavelength which isn’t too far off, however the NIR light is 25nm too high which is a substantial difference. There’s also very few bulbs in this device with a total of 36, which for me is too few. The intensity is pretty good and you can put the bulbs right against your skin which I like. However, the dose is still relatively small at only 7.8 J/cm² which may be due to the 3 minute treatment time.

While I did see good results with the NuFace Red Light Attachment, using this device is very time consuming. To effectively use this device it needs to be held in one position for three minutes and then moved to the next position. Since the area covered is so small those three minutes in each position begins to add up quick. For instance, when I did my face I had to divide it into 7 different sections to treat my whole face, which takes 21 minutes. When I did my neck and chest that took about 30 minutes, so if you want to treat face, neck, and chest you’re looking at an almost an hour of treatment time. This also isn’t hands free and after a while my arm got pretty tired of having to hold this device in place for so long. This device would be good for someone who already owns a NuFace and wants something on the less expensive end of the red light spectrum. It comes with a 2-year warranty and is sold separately or in a bundle with the NuFace Trinity.